Tierra Adentro

Serving 221 students in grades 6-12, Tierra Adentro ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tierra Adentro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Tierra Adentro's student population of 221 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
221 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Tierra Adentro ranks within the top 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tierra Adentro is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
#93 out of 217 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
25%
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<50%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
89%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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≥90%
66%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tierra Adentro's ranking?
Tierra Adentro is ranked #93 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Tierra Adentro often compared to?
Tierra Adentrois often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tierra Adentro?
The graduation rate of Tierra Adentro is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Tierra Adentro?
221 students attend Tierra Adentro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tierra Adentro students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Adentro?
Tierra Adentro has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tierra Adentro offer ?
Tierra Adentro offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tierra Adentro part of?
Tierra Adentro is part of Tierra Adentro School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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